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Old 03-05-2015, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by TOM R
So how can I add another inch without buying another set of springs?
You could add spring isolators top/bottom front/rear for about 1/4 in each. You could add lower spring seat spacers. They can be made or bought in almost any size, but I'd stay away from anything over 1". You could do a body lift, but again I wouldn't go over an inch. I'd probably use a combination of these options.
 
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Old 03-05-2015, 12:06 PM
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Currently running 235/85's and am not interested in going any taller than that. If anything a little shorter but widen the stance out a tad. 2" might be the ticket then - how much trimming are we talking about?
1-2" is perfect for 235/85. A camel cut is all that's required to clear the rear tires. It's minor and not visually noticeable. The front depends on what bumper is used. It could require zero to minor trimming.

245/75 is great for "shortening and widening the stance".

Wolf steel wheels can give you an additional 11mm wheel offset without using wheel spacers.
 
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Old 03-05-2015, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by EricTyrrell
1-2" is perfect for 235/85. A camel cut is all that's required to clear the rear tires. It's minor and not visually noticeable. The front depends on what bumper is used. It could require zero to minor trimming.

245/75 is great for "shortening and widening the stance".

Wolf steel wheels can give you an additional 11mm wheel offset without using wheel spacers.
Good to know. My current RTE lift must be higher than 2" because these 235's fit with inches to spare but I had to camel cut and trim on the fronts of my previous disco to fit the exact same size tires with an OME lift.

I'm running LR steels right now and was considering some 1" spacers for parking lot maneuverability...

(where are you in Oregon?)
 
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Originally Posted by kingsly
Good to know. My current RTE lift must be higher than 2" because these 235's fit with inches to spare but I had to camel cut and trim on the fronts of my previous disco to fit the exact same size tires with an OME lift.

I'm running LR steels right now and was considering some 1" spacers for parking lot maneuverability...

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Sounds about right.

Grants Pass. We visit Portland sometimes though.
 
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Sounds about right.

Grants Pass. We visit Portland sometimes though.
Oh nice. Drove right passed you a few weeks ago.

The tables on expedition exchange list the OME springs with their rates and lengths. It looks like the light duty ones are rated for only 50lb over stock, however their rates are the same 160lb/in our math tells us will support ~400lbs.

Is OME just overcompensating the stiffness on their springs or am I missing something?
 
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Mine must be wore out cause i don't ride hard, btw my 245 tires required no cut and do not rub

How big are those 235/85 ?
 
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Mine must be wore out cause i don't ride hard, btw my 245 tires required no cut and do not rub

How big are those 235/85 ?
Nearly 32"
 
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Originally Posted by kingsly
The tables on expedition exchange list the OME springs with their rates and lengths. It looks like the light duty ones are rated for only 50lb over stock, however their rates are the same 160lb/in our math tells us will support ~400lbs.

Is OME just overcompensating the stiffness on their springs or am I missing something?
Yes I've ranted about this..

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